Giants cornerback Corey Webster had been hoping to return for Sunday’s game against the Eagles after practicing on a limited basis Wednesday, but the nine-year veteran suffered a setback and did not practice on Thursday. Webster has missed the previous two games with a groin injury.

Webster was on the side riding a stationary bike during the portion of practice open to the media.

Aaron Ross (back) and Jayron Hosley (hamstring) also did not practice, leaving the secondary dangerously shorthanded against the Eagles’ unpredictable offense. Giants coach Tom Coughlin said Wednesday that Hosley’s injury could “be an issue” and he is not expected to play on Sunday.

However, Terrell Thomas (knee) returned after sitting out on Wednesday, which Coughlin said would be Thomas’ regular day off following two ACL surgeries in the past two years.

Coughlin said the Giants have two or three different combinations the team could use, but he would not comment on whether the team would bring someone up from the practice squad.

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Defensive tackles Cullen Jenkins (knee/Achilles) and Linval Joseph (ankle/knee) also did not practice, along with tight end Adrien Robinson (foot).

Coughlin said Joseph is wearing a walking boot, but making “pretty good progress.” Jenkins declared himself a game-time decision for Sunday.

“Right now you can’t rule it out — there’s still hope,” said Jenkins. “[Friday] will be a big day for us to get out there, see how it feels, try to add a little more into the workload and see how it responds and see if I have any setbacks afterwards.”

If Jenkins is unable to play, he believes rookie Johnathan Hankins will seamlessly step in.

“Hankins has been ready,” Jenkins said. “He’s been sitting back patiently waiting his turn. He’s a heck of a player, he’ll get out there and he’ll do well regardless of the situation. So we have all the confidence in the world in him.”

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Coughlin said recently signed fullback John Conner has progressed enough that he could see some snaps this week.